Civil Engineering

As a Nuclear Graduates Civil Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of designing the sectors new infrastructure and buildings, as well as the running and decommissioning of new and existing nuclear power stations across the UK. Depending on your role as your programme progresses you could be designing totally new systems, maintaining existing systems or looking for ways to improve the efficiency, stability and sustainability of nuclear power plants.

Decommissioning existing facilities is a hugely important ongoing task for the sector, as is planning and carrying out design & development for the transport, storage and disposal of the radioactive material used in nuclear plants. You’ll be working with cutting-edge technology in a field with high job security and plenty of room for advancement. You will work with sector experts in:

• Modifying existing structures to support nuclear decommissioning
• Design and build new nuclear plants to help meet national energy targets
• Utilise data and intelligence to develop plans, projects and advice
• Work in multi-disciplinary teams to come up with technical solutions.
• Develop plans to minimise risk in engineering projects
• Inspection and management of large, complex structures.
• Work closely with project managers to establish project timelines and designs
• Interfacing with multidisciplinary teams to assess the impact of any modifications

In between secondments your cohort will come together for residential training and development sessions. These pathways will focus on developing both your technical and behavioural competencies, these include;

•  Induction to the Nuclear Industry
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Adaptability / flexibility
• Business Awareness
• Leadership
• Problem Solving

These are critical skills needed by the nuclear sector and will help you to develop your knowledge, skills and experience alongside your fellow nucleargraduates.

Nuclear Graduates - STEM Ambassadors

As part of the Nuclear Graduates programme, you’ll have the opportunity to become a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) ambassador, inspiring and engaging the next generation.

You’ll share your knowledge, enthusiasm and experience with young people through outreach and education, helping to promote careers in STEM and raise awareness of the nuclear sector. This is a valuable chance to develop your communication skills, give back to the community, and play an active role in shaping the future of the industry.

Throughout your two years, you will have the opportunity to carry out additional Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training. These vary depending on your chosen discipline and your sponsor.